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South African Idols-winner Elvis Blue recorded an Afrikaans translation of the song with Afrikaans singer Coenie de Villiers entitled "Seëngebed" ("Lord's Blessing") on his third studio album Afrikaans. British a cappella vocal ensemble The King's Singers released a recording of the song, arranged by Neo Muyanga, on their album Finding Harmony.
This is a list of notable singers who have performed in the Afrikaans language. Solo artists are alphabetised by their stage name or surname—whichever is more common. Choirs that sing in Afrikaans are also included in the list, but other music groups are listed in the "Music groups" section below.
Afrikaans mothers, daughters, Afrikaans sun and field, Are renowned throughout the whole world, And is written in book and song, They inspire with hope and love, Higher, more noble than riches. Afrikaans mothers, daughters, Afrikaans sun and field! III Unity, freedom, justice, and love, In our precious fatherland,
Ixegwana (Ricksha Song), uTokoloshe, Reminiscences of Africa Reuben Tholakele Caluza (14 November 1895 – 5 March 1969) was a Zulu composer, educator, and significant figure in the development of African choral music and black popular music in South Africa .
Pages in category "Songs in Afrikaans" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Daar kom die Alibama;
Siyahamba (written down by Andries Van Tonder, and possibly composed by him, or possibly a Zulu folk song) is a South African hymn that became popular in North American churches in the 1990s. The title means "We Are Marching" or "We are Walking" in the Zulu language .
Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (c. 1873 – 18 April 1905) was a South African composer, who is best known for writing the Xhosa hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "God Bless Africa"), which, in abbreviated version, has been sung as the first half of the national anthem of South Africa since 1994.
This was due to pop artists like Steve Hofmeyr, Nádine, Kurt Darren, and Nicolis Louw bringing a new fresh sound in Afrikaans Music. Many of the songs sung and/or written by these artists are similar in sound to Euro dance music. Critics would claim that all an Afrikaans pop artist needs for a song to be popular is a catchy tune and an easy beat.